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Prerequisites

Before setting up your app in App Store Connect, make sure you have:
  • An Apple Developer account with paid enrollment ($99 per year)
  • Your app’s bundle ID ready (from app.json)

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Add iOS App to App Store Connect

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Recommended: Create App entry via EAS (auto-submit)

This uses one iOS build, but it’s usually worth it since EAS creates the App Store record for you and uploads the build.
  1. Run:
eas build -p ios --profile production --auto-submit
  1. Sign in when prompted:
    • Enter your Apple ID email and password, then choose the correct team.
  2. What it does:
    • Builds your iOS app in the cloud, creates the App Store record if missing, uploads the build, and submits it to TestFlight.
    • It is NOT submitted to the App Store for review.
  3. Track progress:
    • Open the dashboard link printed in your terminal to follow the build and processing.
  4. Why now:
    • Makes the app available in App Store Connect so we can add in‑app purchases next. It uses one build, but is usually worth it.
After the build and submission finish, your app should appear here: https://appstoreconnect.apple.com/appsIf you see errors in the terminal or on the EAS links (build/submission), open the link, copy the logs, and paste them to your AI assistant (Cursor / Claude Code / Windsurf) with a note like: “EAS iOS build or submission failed” plus the logs.

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Verify Agreements and Banking

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Complete Required Agreements and Banking

Before setting up products, ensure you have:
  • Paid Applications Agreement: Latest version signed in the “Business” module in App Store Connect
  • Tax and Banking: Complete forms in the “Tax” and “Banking” tabs
  • Bank Account: Linked with “Clear” status
You cannot test in-app purchases until these requirements are met.